Recent articles

Northfield 20mph zone

In our Autumn newsletter we reported on the proposal for a 20mph zone in roads near Northfield Avenue, roughly the area bounded by Northfield Avenue, Little Ealing Lane, South Ealing Road and the Piccadilly railway line. The introduction of the zone will require speed-humps on all included roads.

Posted 20 Jan 2011

HACAN Newsletter October 2010

Government to consult on new aviation policy in 2012

The Secretary of State for Transport, Philip Hammond, in his first big speech on aviation announced that the Government will consult on a new aviation policy in early 2012.  But Mr Hammond told the Airport Operators Association Conference that the Government will start “seeking views” on a new policy next year.

Posted 18 Nov 2010

Cranmer Avenue Snooker Hall Redevelopment Appeal Rejected

Earlier this year we reported on an application to build a 3-storey block of flats on the site of the snooker hall in Cranmer Avenue. The application was rejected by Ealing Council in May but the developer subsequently appealed to the Planning Inspectorate. EFRA worked with local residents, and prepared a detailed submission to the Planning Inspector, which is attached below. P1040276 Cranmer Av Snooker Hall small.jpg

Posted 2 Oct 2010

Northfield Transport Walkabout

EFRA NOTE OF TRANSPORT WALKABOUT ON TUESDAY 20 JULY 2010
IN EALING FIELDS RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (EFRA) AREA

Present

Councillors: David Millican, Mark Reen

Posted 11 Sep 2010

Northfields Hostel

For the past several years an office block on Northfield Avenue, opposte the underground station, has been used as a hostel. Despite pressure from local residents and EFRA the building has never had planning approval for the change of use. The owners recently submitted a planning application for change of use, and EFRA has submitted its response.

Posted 16 Aug 2010

Pickering House development approved

At their meeting on 30 June, Ealing Council Planning Committee approved the application to develop Pickering House by adding six extra flats within the extended roof space. The committee's discussions and decision are in the meeting minutes on the council web site.
EFRA had supported local residents in opposing the application.

Posted 18 Jul 2010